LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
From A-Z - Alligator to The Dog Runs (Zoom) - John Hegley has a witty, surprising and always entertaining poem for every letter. Wonderfully varied, there are poems about people, pets and all kinds of other creatures. In each of them John Hegley brings insights by highlighting particular characteristics. G is for Guillemot, in which the poem gives a visual image of the precipitous world in which the bird lives as well as describing its life; Christmas Caterpillar surprises Santa while Quibble will set all readers on a circular and quibbling conversation about exactly what is being described. A terrific anthology for diving into again and again.
Julia Eccleshare M.B.E
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I Am a Poetato An A-Z of Poems About People, Pets and Other Creatures Synopsis
I am a guillemot I use my bill a lot I get the fish out of the wet I eat my fill a lot Funny, witty, zany and thoughtful, this brilliant A-Z of animal poems will be loved by readers of all ages, including grown-ups. Ants, (wise) camels, dogs, deckchairs, glasses, guillemots and Toby the Armadillo are all here, as well as the unusual unicorn in school.
Presented in a unique scrapbook style, with the author's own drawings, this is a hilarious and exciting poetry book - even for those who think they don't like poetry!
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9781913074340 |
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14th July 2022 |
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John Hegley |
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Otter-Barry Books Ltd |
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Paperback |
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64 pages |
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John Hegley Press Reviews
... these are poems for everyone and contain a lot for readers of all ages to enjoy The Book Bag brilliant ... an animal for every letter of the alphabet Poetryzone One of ACHUKA's favourite poets. One of our favourite collections, now available in a new edition. Presented in a unique scrapbook style, with the author's own drawings, this is a hilarious and exciting poetry book - even for those who think they don't like poetry. - Achuka (Book of the Day)
John Hegley's observation, alertness and diligent word play are evident throughout this collection of poetry... What's more there are sketches within the book that add to the delight. The shape and size and presentation of this book make it a treat. However the real treasure is the poems. Bookwagon loves and recommends I Am a Poetato. - Bookwagon
Engaging typography, quirky backgrounds and a scrapbook feel make this a great book for children to sit and read in book clubs or dip into. Teachers will love the sheer variety of the poems which make this an ideal source for modelling poetry or developing animal-themed literacy unit. - School Reading List
John Hegley has produced a collection of surreal, comical poetry which is reminiscent of the nonsensical, playful styles of poets such as Spike Milligan or Edward Lear... There are various forms and poetic structures, such as acrostics and shape poems. Each is combined with illustrations and typography to make the whole book a very engaging and visual experience... This is a collection that delights in word play and is humorous, but occasionally invites deeper contemplation... and demands to be read aloud. - Just Imagine - Reading Gladiators, choices for Year 3
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About John Hegley
JOHN HEGLEY was born in north London and brought up in Luton. He now lives in Islington. His eight collections of adult verse have mostly been published by Methuen, and he has two children's books in print: My Dog is a Carrot, (2002, reissued 2007 Walker) and Monsieur Robinet, a dual-language storybook, pub Donut Press. He started out as a stand-up comedian/poet, performing his work on the festival and comedy circuit and he became something of a cult performer from the early 80s onwards. He has recently started to direct his writing and performances more towards children, but generally his shows will delight all ages. He plays the ukulele as part of his poetry performances. He is a Fellow of the English Association. John Hegley lives in north London.
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